Description Suffolk County Council – Landmark House, Ipswich, IP1 5PF (Hybrid) £70,086 - £79,174 per annum pro rata 18.5 hours per week Fixed Term or Secondment ending 31 March 2026 As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as Head of Service for Community Nursing, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities As one of the strategic health leads, you will: be accountable and responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of health services provided within Suffolk County Council (SCC) Children and Young People Services (CYP). be responsible for strategic leadership, operational and clinical management of specific clinical teams work collaboratively with other senior corporate management team members in determining and delivering CYP strategic plans and managing the health service performance and ensuring robust governance across the organisation’s functions to ensure the vision, aims and objectives are fulfilled. You will be responsible for developing and ensuring delivery of health requirements in: Nursing/Clinical teams Clinical Governance and Quality (including clinical effectiveness and audit) Risk Management (including health and safety); Information Governance and Health Records Management Strategic oversight of vulnerable children and their families, safeguarding policies and procedures This is an exciting time to join the Community Health team as we look to transform our services for children, young people and families. The team You will join a senior management team led by an Assistant Director and existing Head of Service with responsibility for a number of health functions including, but not limited to: 0-19 Public Health Contract Keyworker Provision Specialist Services including Children in Care, Learning Disability Nursing Team and Enuresis Team Young person’s crisis mental health service. You will need to be a registered nurse with current registration with the NMC with no restrictions on practice have significant senior management experience of leading health services within the NHS, Private Sector or Local Authority hold additional post graduate qualifications at degree or diploma level hold a level four safeguarding qualification. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Louise Hagger she/her (Head of Service) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by emailing Louise.Haggersuffolk.gov.uk. If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a Supporting Statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Tell us about a time when you led a significant transformation in healthcare services. What was your approach, what challenges did you face, and what was the outcome? Please describe a situation where you identified and addressed a quality or safety concern in a healthcare setting. How did you ensure robust governance was maintained throughout the process? Describe a time when you implemented a major change in clinical practice or service delivery. How did you engage staff and ensure successful adoption? Give us an example of how you've developed and motivated clinical teams to achieve high performance. What was your leadership approach and what were the outcomes? We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk Closing date: 11.30pm, 29 January 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid